TECHNICAL EVENT PROJECT MANAGER

Live Recruitment; High Ongar; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production agency is seeking a Technical Event Project Manager to oversee a range of live, hybrid, and virtual events. The ideal candidate will have experience in event project management, particularly in understanding AV equipment and design building processes. Responsibilities include managing budgets, liaising with account managers, and ensuring all events adhere to brand guidelines. A proactive team player with exceptional communication skills is essential. This role offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Company car package

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in event project management with a solid understanding of AV and design & build.
• Proven background of working on conferencing events.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple events.
• Work closely with account managers to understand project requirements.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Conduct site visits and manage onsite delivery.
• Ensure work aligns with brand guidelines.

Skills

Event project management

AV equipment knowledge

Design and build processes

Project budget management

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote based with 1 day a month in Essex office / London touchpoints - A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Event Project Manager to join a forward-thinking, creatively led production agency where you’ll take the lead on delivering a wide range of live, hybrid and virtual events — from conferences and exhibitions to awards ceremonies and global brand moments.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, including a Christmas company shutdown
• Company pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing benefits
• Company car package
• Flexible working and ongoing training & development opportunities

THE COMPANY

This leading agency are a creative, passionate and dynamic team who live and breathe events. Known for delivering highly innovative, beautifully executed experiences, they work across the UK, Europe, the US, UAE and Asia — producing award-winning events on stage, on screen, indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. With extensive in-house capabilities spanning 3D rendering, CAD planning, design, set & stage build, exhibition stand build, large-format print, furniture, video, sound, lighting, content creation, digital signage, technical delivery and full project management, they offer clients a seamless, end-to-end production solution.

With a forward-thinking team culture, this company encourages creativity and out of the box thinking, giving their people all the tools they need to succeed!

THE ROLE

They are now looking for a talented Technical Event Project Manager to join their growing team. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role at the heart of project delivery, acting as the key connection between account managers, the internal production teams and onsite crew.

You will lead the delivery of your own projects while supporting the wider team on larger-scale productions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem‑solving, and loves being at the centre of the production process. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the delivery of multiple events
• Working closely with account managers to understand project requirements and client expectations
• Advising on design, creative, technical solutions and emerging technologies
• Managing project budgets and timelines
• Handling pre‑production tasks including booking crew, equipment, logistics and suppliers
• Selecting and managing suppliers
• Conducting site visits and leading onsite delivery
• Uploading and tracking project details within internal CRM and operations systems
• Creating and organising production assets
• Ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines (internal and client)
• Managing health & safety requirements and documentation
• Staying up to date with emerging design tech, event trends and production innovations
• Onsite management and delivery of events

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this Technical Event Project Manager will have experience in event project management, with a solid understanding of AV and design & build. Candidates must have a strong understanding of AV equipment, design and build processes, and ideally have a proven background of working on conferencing events previously. Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp and Microsoft Office is highly desirable. To be considered for this Technical Event Project Manager candidates must be open to UK and international travel as you will be expected to be onsite for events. You’ll be a proactive, solutions-focused team player with exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

The successful candidate for the Technical Event Project Manager role will have the chance to work for a fantastic company who offer a close-knit team culture, fantastic long‑term progression, and the chance to work on some truly beautiful build projects!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.